Overview

Our Business Law Group is growing, and we are seeking an Associate to join our Toronto office. In this role, you will work alongside experienced practitioners advising clients on a broad range of business law matters, including corporate transactions, commercial agreements, corporate reorganizations, and general corporate advisory work. This opportunity offers exposure to a diverse client base and the chance to contribute to a well-established and growing practice.

What you will do

• Advise clients on legal matters related to their day-to-day business operations
• Draft and negotiate shareholders' agreements, share and asset purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and other business law documents
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence activities for transactional matters and corporate reorganizations
• Research complex legal issues and prepare memoranda and legal opinions on a variety of business law matters
• Collaborate with legal and non-legal professionals across KPMG to develop integrated client solutions
• Manage multiple files while maintaining high standards of quality, accuracy, and client service
• Contribute to client relationship management and business development initiatives
• Support the continued growth of the Business Law Group and broader KPMG Law practice

What you bring to the role

• 4-6 years of business law experience gained at a leading law firm
• J.D. or LL.B. from an accredited law school and membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario
• Strong experience advising on business law matters, including corporate transactions, commercial agreements, corporate reorganizations, and general corporate advisory matters
• Excellent drafting, research, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaborative approach to working within multidisciplinary teams
• Superior academic credentials, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to the highest ethical standards and integrity

KPMG Ontario Region Pay Range Information

The expected base salary range for this position is $130,000 to $150,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant's base salary within this range is based on the individual's location, skills & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program.

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AI Usage

We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG's Trusted AI framework.

We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It's one of the many ways we're delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.